Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Semen

Container/Tube: Plain, screw-capped container

Specimen Volume: Entire ejaculate

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect specimen by masturbation after a 2 to 4 day period of sexual abstinence.

2. Avoid use of water- or oil-based lubricants as they may contaminate specimen and interfere with testing.

3. Forward promptly at body temperature.

Additional Information: The following information is required.

1. Time and date of collection.

2. Was specimen collected by masturbation?

3. How many days of sexual abstinence were observed?

4. Was specimen kept at body temperature during transport?

5. Describe any collection problems.

Specimen Rejection: Collected in a condom